Interwise Connect Selected by ZipRealty as its Corporate Standard for Converged Voice, Web and Video Conferencing
10 May 2007 - 10:30PM
Business Wire
Interwise�, the global leader in unlimited voice, web and video
conferencing for the enterprise, today announced that the ZipRealty
Inc. (NASDAQ: ZIPR) has chosen Interwise Connect� for its corporate
rollout of converged conferencing. ZipRealty is a full-service
residential real estate brokerage firm that makes innovative use of
the Internet in its services to home buyers and sellers. ZipRealty
selected Interwise for its state-of-the-art integrated conferencing
features. Interwise Connect will allow the company�s 1,875
ZipAgents to attend live, web-based virtual meetings, telephone
conferences, live and recorded online classes and broadcasts using
either a traditional telephone, a PC or both. ZipRealty recently
announced that it would accelerate its nationwide expansion program
by opening operations in eight to twelve new markets in 2007. As
part of its well thought-out plan for capturing opportunities in
those markets, the company identified technology, agent training
and collaboration as key enablers for success. Interwise Connect
will serve as the company�s integrated voice, web and video
conferencing and collaboration platform. �Our selection of
Interwise Connect aligns well with our goal of making technology
investments that will make our agents more productive and give our
customers a better experience,� said Joe Trifoglio, vice president,
chief information officer for ZipRealty. �We were pleased to be
able to upgrade our conferencing capabilities so economically�we
added many extra features without taking a budget hit. In addition,
we liked that Interwise Connect can integrate with our PBX and
active directory systems, as well as IM and softphone functions.�
The selection of Interwise Connect for ZipRealty�s communications,
collaboration and training complements the company�s Internet-savvy
approach to real estate. The company already provides online chat
and advanced search technologies for its customers online. In
addition to getting valuable training and information in real time,
ZipAgents will be able to use the tool for collaborative web
meetings, contract negotiations and more. Interwise Connect
provides voice, Web and video conferencing within a single
application for unlimited audio conferences, Web meetings, virtual
classes, Web seminars, broadcasts and on-demand recordings.
Deployed as a core business application to all employees, it
improves the frequency, speed and quality of both internal and
external business activities. Interwise Connect integrates with
existing enterprise IT and PBX systems, email and calendaring
applications. It allows customers to achieve the cost benefits of
VoIP conferencing securely, without having to engage in PBX and
telephone handset overhauls. Interwise Connect is a leading choice
of Global 2,000 companies, with more worldwide deployments of
5,000-plus seats than any other enterprise conferencing solution on
the market. About ZipRealty ZipRealty is a full-service residential
real estate brokerage firm. The Company uses the Internet,
proprietary technology and efficient business processes to provide
home buyers and sellers with high-quality service and value.
Founded in 1999, the Company currently operates in 26 major
metropolitan areas in 16 states and the District of Columbia. The
Company's client-centric business strategy utilizes a sophisticated
Web site, which enables home buyers and sellers to access
comprehensive local Multiple Listing Services home listings data
and other relevant information. The Company also utilizes a
proprietary business management technology platform, which reduces
costs and allows the Company to pass on significant financial
savings to consumers. This Internet-enabled, technology-driven,
employee-based model provides the Company with a distinct
competitive advantage, allowing ZipRealty to consistently deliver
outstanding service to clients. For more information on ZipRealty,
visit www.ziprealty.com or call 1-800-CALL-ZIP (1-800-225-5947).
About Interwise Interwise is the leader in delivering unlimited
voice, Web, and video conferencing for the enterprise. Interwise�
fixed price / unlimited usage business model and enterprise-class
technology combine to make it easy for companies to deliver
conferencing and collaboration as a core business application,
replacing multiple products with a single, integrated solution that
can reduce overall conferencing expenses by 50 per cent or more.
For more information, visit www.interwise.com. Trademarks Interwise
Connect, Interwise Expressway and the Interwise logo are trademarks
and Interwise is a registered trademark of Interwise, Inc. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
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